Episodes

  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #037 - Beyonce’s Sister w/ Alli Knowles
    Mar 11 2025

    Prepare yourself for an edgy and authentic hour of conversation, as host and comedian Stephen Michael James dives into the depths of comedy with Seattle's most fearlessly funny stand-up, Alli Knowles! 🔥⚰️ This transgender autistic lesbian comic is known for her unapologetic dark humor and sharp one-liners that will hit you right in the feels (and then leave you laughing about it). 🤘😈Filmed at the legendary Whiskey Mile in Kirkland, WA—just hours before the electrifying chaos of Sam’s Open Mic—this conversation reveals the twists and turns of a life filled with humor and rebellion. 🖤🌪️Join us as Alli shares:💔 Her gritty journey from Indiana to LA and back, navigating life’s unexpected paths.⚡️ The real story of transitioning in 2013 and how it fueled her comedic passion.🏆 Hilarious moments from being a finalist in a comedy competition—because who doesn’t love a little drama?🚨 THAT time she got arrested protesting the 2008 Republican National Convention—sometimes you’ve just got to make a statement!🖤 Relationships with parents that could inspire a gripping story and how it shapes her punchlines.😈 The wild world of being poly in Seattle, exploring the ups and downs of love and connection.💀 And much more that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and question everything you thought you knew!This is more than just comedy; it's a dive into the beautifully chaotic mind of a true artist! Grab a drink, sit back, and prepare for a conversation that’ll push boundaries and challenge norms. 🍻🖤💥 Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy💥 Alli Knowles: @alli.knowles.comedy✨ If you're ready to embrace the edginess, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell for more dark comedy magic! 🔔👉 YouTube Channel: / @stephenmjcomedy

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #036 - Comedy Struggles and Setbacks w/ Bruce Detore & Noah J Rubin (AUDIO ONLY)
    Mar 3 2025

    Bundle up and join host Stephen Michael James for a chilly, laugh-filled 36th episode of COMEDY SIMP, recorded outside the Whiskey Mile bar in Kirkland, WA, on a brisk February night! ❄️🍻 Stephen is joined by returning guests Noah J Rubin, aka DinoDad 🦖🎉, and Bruce Detore, as they dive into a roundtable of comedic gold and chilly struggles! 🤣💬The ice is broken with stories about county fairs 🎡, the infamous WOOL FESTIVAL 🐑, and Noah's wild college days at Arizona State, known far and wide for its party prowess! 🍺🤪 Hear all about Renaissance Fairs 🏰👑, parenthood vs. punchlines, and Stephen bravely sharing his own personal meltdowns. 😅💔But wait! Bruce pops out to sign up for an open mic 🎤🕺 before making a grand return after 25 minutes! They dive deep into the comedy scene’s struggles—like bad networking and self-deprecation that hits a little too close to home! 🥴🤷‍♂️And there’s news! 🎬🌟 Noah spills the beans about landing a role in an upcoming film shot at his old open mic at the Waterwheel Lounge in Seattle! 🎤💥 What a plot twist!Heads up: The audio was kind of rough, but don’t worry—we cleaned it up with AI, so it’s now easier to enjoy all the laughs and good vibes! 🎧✨With humor as warm as hot cocoa on a cold night ☕️❄️, the guys also discuss their goals and dreams for the next six months—like that one friend who always promises to get rich quick! 💰🤣Join us for an episode packed with laughter, real talk, and a whole lot of heart! ❤️🎉 You won't want to miss it! 🎧🎉---------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more laughs, follow our trio!📲 Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy📲 Noah J Rubin: @dinodadcomedy📲 Bruce Detore: @BruceDetore ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------And don’t forget to like and subscribe!👉 YouTube.com/@stephenmjcomedy

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #035 - Palisades Coffee & Austin BBQ w/ Bruce Detore, Noah Nguyen & Casey Judson
    Feb 25 2025

    Get ready for a wild ride! 🚀 Recorded LIVE at the boozy Whiskey Mile in Kirkland, Washington, host Stephen Michael James is back, kicking it with the hilarious Casey Judson (from the Random Hacks podcast) and first-time guest Noah Nguyen! 🥳🎉 Noah kicks things off by sharing his journey of growing up in LA and the various places he’s lived across the country, gathering incredible experiences along the way! 🌎✨ He gives a funny glimpse into his one crazy shift working at Starbucks in the Palisades, where the quirkiest customers and wild requests made for an unforgettable day! ☕️🤣 Noah also touches on the recent fires that impacted the Palisades, highlighting the contrast between his light-hearted coffee experience and the serious realities facing the community. 🔥🏡But wait, there’s more! They’re joined by uproarious comedian Bruce Detore, who recently performed at the legendary Kill Tony in Austin, TX! 🎤🌆 Bruce shares the thrill of being on stage, the wild energy of the crowd, and what it’s like to get critiqued by the iconic hosts. His stories of this unforgettable experience are a must-hear for any comedy fan! 🎭👏The convo takes ALL sorts of wild detours — karaoke comedians, heckler horror stories, and even Bruce’s spot-on Trump impression! 🤡 And don’t miss the surprise cameo from comedian Drew James, who drops a killer Dr. Phil impression that leaves everyone hanging with “We’ll be right back”... only to NEVER return! 🎭🚪 To wrap it all up, enjoy a ridiculously funny song about comedian Nick Cody and his intense love affair with his hot tub! 🛁💖 ✨ This episode is a HIGH-energy, laugh-out-loud rollercoaster of chaos! 🎢😂Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and crank up those notifications for more insanity! You won’t want to miss it! 💥👊🎧And don’t forget to like and subscribe!👉 YouTube.com/@stephenmjcomedy ———————————————Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedyCasey Judson: @casejudNoah Nguyen: @noah.o.nguyen.comedyBruce Detore: @BruceDetore Drew James: @DrewJamesComedy ———————————————

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    1 hr
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #034 - Dr. Phil is the Best Medicine w/ Drew James (AUDIO ONLY)
    Feb 18 2025

    Get ready for another fun one, folks! 🤣 Stephen Michael James, our hilarious host, is joined by the rising comedic star, Drew James for Episode 34 of Comedy Simp! 🌟🎉 They're broadcasting LIVE from the legendary Whiskey Mile in Kirkland, WA, just before Stephen hosts Sam's Open Mic! 🎤👏Hold onto your hats because here's what's on tap:🚑 Stephen, the poor fella, bares all about his recent medical dramas: hernia surgery 🤕😷, the mind-numbing insurance claim struggles 🤬📊, and an agonizing case of shingles! 😱🤕🥲 Drew opens up about a much more difficult experience. He shares his incredible story of being diagnosed with leukemia in 2022, and how he fought through to chase his comedy dreams 💪🌈💖 Drew gushes about his admiration for comedian Adam Ray! 🤩 He talks about being a fan, and describes the three different times he was able to see him. On the 3rd, Adam actually let Drew go up and perform in front of a packed theater, only six months into his comedy journey! 🎤 Drew shares what it was like to be on stage with Adam Ray, and what it means to him to have been able to share his incredible experience.✨🏫 Stephen, ever the mentor, puts on his teacher hat 🎓 and gives Drew (and you!) the lowdown on the Seattle and Tacoma comedy club scene. Which one reigns supreme? You'll have to tune in to find out! 🤫👀👴 Stephen takes us on a trip down memory lane, recalling the days when every race had their own comedic champion, the likes of George Lopez and Russell Peters! 🎤 They talk about how comedy has evolved and what's changed in the industry since then 🔥👨‍⚕️ The guys try their hands at being therapists... and the results are, let's just say, entertaining! 🤪👥 They even try doing some stand-up improv and take audience suggestions 🤣🥶 Stephen tackles the cold weather and the age-old, shrinkage question! 🍌👀 (Yes, really.)🤣 Plus, more laughs, comedic gems, and a real-time report from the Washington State comedy scene.This episode is chock-full of laughs, valuable insights, and good times! 🍻👏Find Your Funny Friends!Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy 🤣Drew James: @drewjamescomedy 🤣Smash that like button, subscribe, and share this episode with your comedy-loving crew! ✨💎 You won't regret it!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #033 - Anything but Kosher w/ Jordan Macias & Noah J Rubin (AUDIO ONLY)
    Feb 4 2025

    Get ready to LOL your way through a ROARING episode of COMEDY SIMP... because this week, Stephen Michael James is rockin' some questionable gas station sunglasses, and trust us—it’s as ridiculous as it sounds! 😎🚦 Join him and the hilariously talented Jordan Macias as they share laughs, tales, and a whole lot of inside jokes that will make you feel like a fly on the wall at your favorite comedy club! 🐝🎤 In this jam-packed episode, the duo takes a wild detour down memory lane! 🛤️✨ 📚 Jordan’s comedic beginnings 🎭 🕺 Running an open mic (and into comics!) in LA 🌆 🎟️ His latest tour with the one-and-only Jon Moskowitz Plus, Stephen dishes the dirt on the Backbooth Bullies Show at Tacoma Comedy Club and gives a shoutout to their mutual buddy, Alex Suarez—co-owner of Last Laffs Comedy Club and soon-to-be opener for Bert Kreischer in Vancouver. No big deal, right? 😏🍻 But that’s just the tip of the iceberg! 🧊 Stephen and Jordan get real about the comedy grind with plenty of laughs along the way! 😄 🤣 Whiskey Mile Comedy & The Vagabond Comedy Shows 📅 The inception of Sam’s Open Mic ❤️ Touching stories about their late friend Sam, including a funny yet bittersweet tale Jordan shares about Sam getting too drunk one night Then, just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, they’re joined by the legendary Noah J Rubin—aka “DinoDad”! 🦖👨‍🎤 A titan in the Seattle scene, Noah shares his wisdom as the “Godfather” of open mics 📸 Spilling the tea on the Waterwheel Lounge and the Shanghai Room Dive into discussions about: 🤔 Losing steam in the comedy world 🌍 The ever-evolving scenes across the country 🗓️ Ambitious plans for 2025 Can they add more spice and substance to their material? Only time (and plenty of punchlines) will tell! 🤔✨ So, pop those headphones in 🎧 and get ready to laugh, cry (from laughing), and maybe even consider going on stage yourself! 🎤😂 This episode is packed with friendship, inspiration, and enough laughs to fuel your next road trip! 🚗💨💥 ✨ Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy ✨ Jordan Macias: @jordanmorechairs ✨ Noah J Rubin: @dinodadcomedy 🎥 Don’t forget to like/subscribe! WATCH at Youtube.com/@stephenmjcomedy #ComedySimpPodcast #OpenMicLife #seattle #standupcomedy

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #032 - Jokes for the Algorithm w/ Casey Judson & AI Casey (AUDIO ONLY)
    Jan 28 2025

    Get ready for a wild ride on Comedy Simp, folks! 🎉 Segment 1: The Wild Guests 🤝 Stephen Michael James sits down with returning guest Casey Judson 🤗 📽️ They dive into James Woods films—because who doesn’t love a good trainwreck? 🤣 📚 Larry Clark's provocative works come up, and it gets REAL (like, "wait, are we allowed to say that?" real) 🤯 🔥 The Palisades fires? Stephen shares how it connects to his campfire sing-alongs—that’s one way to bond, right? 👀 🏏 Casey reminisces about playing baseball and hitting rocks in the California desert—clearly, they were training for a career in archaeology! 🏞️ 🏊‍♂️ And Stephen remembers being THE ONLY GIRL on an ALL-BOYS WRESTLING TEAM—talk about taking one for the team! 🤸‍♀️ Segment 2: AI Takes Over 🚨 Just when you think it can't get weirder, a medical issue forces Casey to exit stage left 👋 🤖 But fear not! Our AI Casey Judson swoops in like a robotic superhero! 🤖 🤣 Stephen chats with AI Casey about: 🎤 Hans Kim: Why’s it always the comedians with the hardest names to spell? 😂 🌟 Local legends Robbie Schroeder and Jason McBride: Just as funny and way more likely to have a sandwich ready! 😎 🎭 Tony Hinchcliffe and Kill Tony: Comedy’s version of “What’s that smell?” 😜 🚫 Cancel Culture: Because we all love that "Did I just say that out loud?" feeling! 😂 💡 Comedy tips and advice: Because let’s face it, we’re all still Googling "How to be funny!" Don’t miss this hilarious episode of Comedy Simp! Listen now and join the chaos! 🎧 And don’t forget to like and subscribe! 👉 YouTube.com/@stephenmjcomedy ——————————————— Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy Casey Judson: @casejud ——————————————— #ComedySimp #SeattleComedy #stephenmichaeljames #caseyjudson #killtony

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    52 mins
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #031 - Luigi & the Cybertruck Explosion w/ Rob Conroy
    Jan 14 2025

    WARNING: This podcast contains a lot of crazy talk (none of it serious). If you’re easily offended or prefer your humor safe and sound, hit that pause button now! You’ve been warned! 💀🔥 THE GUYS ARE BACK! The one and only Rob Conroy is BACK with Stephen Michael James—and they’re diving headfirst into the abyss of absurdity! Buckle up, because when these two get together, it’s like throwing a lit match into a dumpster fire filled with twinkies and regrets! 🔥🍩🤣 WHAT HAVE WE BEEN MISSING? 🔥 Trust us, the insanity is off the charts! From the Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber’s manifesto (what even is that?!) to the crazy rise of surveillance drones that seem to be popping up everywhere like a bad rash—seriously, is there a drone watching you right now? 🙈💥—nothing is off-limits! 🙌 Rob and Stephen tackle the jaw-dropper of Justin Trudeau stepping down, and what happens when, by some cosmic joke, he’s replaced by... wait for it... Jordan Peterson? Are we cheering for chaos or sanity here? 📉 LUIGI MANGIONE & UNITED HEALTHCARE 🤔 Let’s not gloss over the infamous suspect, Luigi Mangione, tangled up in the United Healthcare shooting. Is he a tragic figure or just another pawn in this wild game we call life? Rob and Stephen dive into this tangled web of madness, armed with heaps of sarcasm and a side of existential dread. 🍷💥 SEATTLE COMEDY HORROR STORIES 😂 Join them as they dissect Seattle comedy horror stories that’ll make you question everything you thought was real. Did that really happen, or are we all just stuck in some nightmare version of a sitcom? ☕ Stephen spills the tea (or is it blood?) on getting rejected from a local comedy club (yikes!) and faces the firing squad as Rob makes him confess the most “simp” thing he’s done for a laugh. Spoiler alert: It involves a dangerously deep dive into the Israel/Palestine situation and ChatGPT, because why not? 🤖🌍 What’s comedy without a little controversy? Don’t Forget to... 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more madness! 📱 Follow Rob Conroy at @robconroy_inc 📱 Follow Stephen Michael James at @stephenmjcomedy #ComedySimp #RobConroy #StephenMichaelJames

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • COMEDY SIMP PODCAST #030 - Cruz Control w/ Cruz
    Jan 7 2025

    🎙️ Welcome to Episode 30 of COMEDY SIMP! 🎉 Get ready for an episode that’s packed with laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of chaos as your host Stephen Michael James chats with the mysterious and oh-so-entertaining comedian, Cruz! 🤔✨ 🌟 In this episode, Stephen and Cruz cover a hilarious range of topics, including: 💔 The closing of Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club - What went down, and why does it matter? 🎤 Stephen’s recent experience at Tacoma Comedy Club's New Year, New Jokes show - Was it a smash hit or a total trainwreck? 🤼‍♂️ A wild ride through 90s and 2000s professional wrestling - Get ready for some nostalgic moments that will have you reminiscing about your childhood! 🕵️‍♂️ Stephen tries to uncover Cruz’s mysterious background while also delving into branding and the art of “creating a character” in comedy. But watch out! Cruz’s patience starts to wear thin, leading to some hilariously awkward moments! 😅 🚽 And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, Cruz regales us with a side-splitting bathroom story from a recent visit to a girl’s house that you won’t believe! Trust us; you’ll be laughing so hard you might just snort! 💥🤣 But wait, there’s more! Cruz is not just a guest; he also hosts his own podcast, "I Like to Laugh," available on YouTube! 📺 Don’t miss out on more of his comedic brilliance and adventures! 🔗 Connect with us on social media for more laughs and updates: 👉 Follow Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy 👉 Follow Cruz: @marcus_cruz00 👉 Check out Cruz’s podcast "I Like to Laugh" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cruz_i_like_to_laugh?si=GigBh2R-R5ZI9_eU Hit that play button, buckle up, and let’s dive into the wild ride of Episode 30! 🎧🔥 #comedysimp #Podcast #StandUpComedy

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    1 hr and 11 mins